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Best PlayStation 3 games of 2009
The 92 best PlayStation 3 games released in 2009, ranked from 31,312 critic and player ratings.
The best PlayStation 3 game of 2009 is Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, with a critic score of 95/100 — updated August 2026.
01
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
In the sequel to Drake's Fortune, Nathan Drake comes across a map that showcases the location of Marco Polo's missing ships. It takes him on a journey to find the infamous Cintamani Stone, and uncover the truth behind it.
95
/100
02
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition
94
/100
03
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
91
/100
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
In the sequel to Drake's Fortune, Nathan Drake comes across a map that showcases the location of Marco Polo's missing ships. It takes him on a journey to find the infamous Cintamani Stone, and uncover the truth behind it.
95
/100
02
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition
94
/100
03
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
91
/100
04
Street Fighter IV
91
/100
05
Killzone 2
91
/100
06
A
Assassin's Creed II
Discover an intriguing and epic story of power, revenge and conspiracy set during a pivotal moment in history: the Italian Renaissance. Experience the freedom and immersion of an all new open world and mission structure with settings such as the rooftops and canals of beautiful Venice. Your options in combat, assassination and escape are vast, with many new weapons, settings and gameplay elements.
90
/100
07
Dragon Age: Origins
Dragon Age: Origins is a third-person role-playing game described as a spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights franchises. Players create their own character by customizing gender and appearance as well as choosing a race and class. Combat is in real time with the ability to pause at any moment: tactical options include an editor which allows the player to give the AI detailed instructions on how to behave in every possible situation. Although the main storyline is the same for every character created, the game features six unique prologues, two for each race. Dragon Age: Origins received critical acclaim upon release, with praise mostly directed at its story, setting, characters, music and combat system.
90
/100
08
Bayonetta
A member of an ancient witch clan and possessing powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves are performed with balletic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another. With magnificent over-the-top action taking place in stages that are a veritable theme park of exciting attractions, Bayonetta pushes the limits of the action genre, bringing to life its fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.
90
/100
09
A
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Batman: Arkham Asylum is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2009, it follows Batman as he battles the Joker, who seizes control of Arkham Asylum and frees its inmates. The game features stealth, combat, and detective elements, with players using Batman's gadgets and skills to subdue enemies and solve puzzles. Set in a dark, immersive version of Gotham, the story explores Batman’s psychological battle with his foes, including Harley Quinn, Bane, and Scarecrow. The game received critical acclaim for its gameplay, atmosphere, and storytelling, becoming a defining title in superhero video games.
89
/100
10
Demon's Souls
89
/100
11
Demon's Souls
88
/100
12
Colin McRae: DiRT 2
88
/100
13
NHL 10
88
/100
14
Machinarium
88
/100
15
STEINS;GATE
87
/100
16
Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time
87
/100
17
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
86
/100
18
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
85
/100
19
inFamous
85
/100
20
Guitar Hero: Metallica
85
/100
21
FIFA 10
84
/100
22
Battlefield 1943
84
/100
23
Skate 2
84
/100
24
Flower
83
/100
25
The Sims 3
83
/100
26
A
Minecraft
83
/100
27
Need for Speed: Shift
83
/100
28
Red Faction: Guerrilla
82
/100
29
God of War Collection
82
/100
30
Final Fantasy XIII
81
/100
31
Borderlands
81
/100
32
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2
81
/100
33
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
81
/100
34
Fallout 3: Broken Steel
81
/100
35
Brütal Legend
80
/100
36
Angry Birds
80
/100
37
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
80
/100
38
Worms 2: Armageddon
80
/100
39
Dead Space: Extraction
80
/100
40
Mushroom Wars
80
/100
41
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
79
/100
42
Overlord II
79
/100
43
Yakuza 3
79
/100
44
Fallout 3: Point Lookout
79
/100
45
Fat Princess
79
/100
46
Overlord II
79
/100
47
Resident Evil 5
78
/100
48
Prototype
78
/100
49
Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood
78
/100
50
Zuma's Revenge!
78
/100
Street Fighter IV
91
/100
05
Killzone 2
91
/100
06
A
Assassin's Creed II
Discover an intriguing and epic story of power, revenge and conspiracy set during a pivotal moment in history: the Italian Renaissance. Experience the freedom and immersion of an all new open world and mission structure with settings such as the rooftops and canals of beautiful Venice. Your options in combat, assassination and escape are vast, with many new weapons, settings and gameplay elements.
90
/100
07
Dragon Age: Origins
Dragon Age: Origins is a third-person role-playing game described as a spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights franchises. Players create their own character by customizing gender and appearance as well as choosing a race and class. Combat is in real time with the ability to pause at any moment: tactical options include an editor which allows the player to give the AI detailed instructions on how to behave in every possible situation. Although the main storyline is the same for every character created, the game features six unique prologues, two for each race. Dragon Age: Origins received critical acclaim upon release, with praise mostly directed at its story, setting, characters, music and combat system.
90
/100
08
Bayonetta
A member of an ancient witch clan and possessing powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves are performed with balletic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another. With magnificent over-the-top action taking place in stages that are a veritable theme park of exciting attractions, Bayonetta pushes the limits of the action genre, bringing to life its fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.
90
/100
09
A
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Batman: Arkham Asylum is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2009, it follows Batman as he battles the Joker, who seizes control of Arkham Asylum and frees its inmates. The game features stealth, combat, and detective elements, with players using Batman's gadgets and skills to subdue enemies and solve puzzles. Set in a dark, immersive version of Gotham, the story explores Batman’s psychological battle with his foes, including Harley Quinn, Bane, and Scarecrow. The game received critical acclaim for its gameplay, atmosphere, and storytelling, becoming a defining title in superhero video games.
89
/100
10
Demon's Souls
89
/100
11
Demon's Souls
88
/100
12
Colin McRae: DiRT 2
88
/100
13
NHL 10
88
/100
14
Machinarium
88
/100
15
STEINS;GATE
87
/100
16
Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time
87
/100
17
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
86
/100
18
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
85
/100
19
inFamous
85
/100
20
Guitar Hero: Metallica
85
/100
21
FIFA 10
84
/100
22
Battlefield 1943
84
/100
23
Skate 2
84
/100
24
Flower
83
/100
25
The Sims 3
83
/100
26
A
Minecraft
83
/100
27
Need for Speed: Shift
83
/100
28
Red Faction: Guerrilla
82
/100
29
God of War Collection
82
/100
30
Final Fantasy XIII
81
/100
31
Borderlands
81
/100
32
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2
81
/100
33
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
81
/100
34
Fallout 3: Broken Steel
81
/100
35
Brütal Legend
80
/100
36
Angry Birds
80
/100
37
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
80
/100
38
Worms 2: Armageddon
80
/100
39
Dead Space: Extraction
80
/100
40
Mushroom Wars
80
/100
41
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
79
/100
42
Overlord II
79
/100
43
Yakuza 3
79
/100
44
Fallout 3: Point Lookout
79
/100
45
Fat Princess
79
/100
46
Overlord II
79
/100
47
Resident Evil 5
78
/100
48
Prototype
78
/100
49
Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood
78
/100
50
Zuma's Revenge!
78
/100
FAQ
What is the best PlayStation 3 game of 2009?
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves currently tops the ranking with a score of 95/100 across 2,177 ratings. Ranking updated August 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.